Azimuth 2020

Before or after HAL locks you out MC?

@petg60
Your final answer is you haven't done it for at least 2 decades?
Impressive.

I eyeballed it for 35 years until yesterday. Now t looks cockamamie but SQ is lucious and crosstalk is down 5 db.

Feikert is NOT the only option as there is a new kid on the block that DOES give you crosstalk figures in .1 db.  Actually mine dropped 5.1 db matched after a .1 db boost to the left channel. 
Just sayin'
Not holy grail, more like holy crap.

Only one of 3 is cockeyed and since they are all handmade...
It is still well within the range of my headshell.
The Ort sounded the best of the 3 - now better seperation.
I see that the Fozgometer is down to $250. Still kinda rich for a one trick pony.

As long as everyone is happy, dat's good.

Glad we're in agreement of importance to SQ. Your methods may vary.

I respect everyone's methodology. 
That is the sole reason I asked. Not for sarcastic sad sack BS.
 I didn't acquire a Puffin for azimuth setting. I got it because it optimizes my carts closer/easier than all others. Any SQ you desire is obtainable.
And it has noise control ala SugarCube so I can stand listening to my Direct 2 Disc platters again.
And it was $399 delivered in 3 days. Plus a few bucks for SPDIF output parts. I'm not sure if that is worth it as the internal TI DAC matches the ADC transparently. Shannon is improving the firmware (free) daily.
He started out in the biz making a successful tube pre but he's moved on and up in SQ.
https://www.tnt-audio.com/ampli/parks_audio_puffin_e.html

@miem
You don't miss much.  BUT you are the first one to ask.


https://www.facebook.com/169943296511400/posts/1506320702873646/

Unwarranted to disagree with anyone here. Civil discussions are pleasant AND educational. Thanks all for the insight.

Personally I cannot make light of either arguement. But I gotta side with cleeds for civility.
I just started this thread to fish for ideas, not sociopathology.

Nice coherent explanation of your viewpoint.
Thanks.

Quality for SQ? Or for vinyl conservation?
That IS the question.

@lewm 

good answer
If we wanna fu(ss) wid azimuth for better SQ, have at it.
Or send the cartridge back and  listen to some mighty fine streams instead.Or maybe ISKC Blues Cafe.

Question  of method is NOT a big deal.
Justa innocent query boss.

Easy to miss. Only the OP gets notified for all posts. I do appreciate all of the non rude viewpoints.  Except for the smartass sarcastic idiotic ones.